As the Iran war impacts global oil markets, gas prices in the United States are rising.
President Trump says he isn’t worried.
Energy markets — and voters — may decide whether that confidence holds.
Facts Over Factions.

Trump Downplays Rising Fuel Prices as Iran War Escalates

By Jared W. Campbell — Watchdog News
Facts Over Factions

As the war involving Iran continues to ripple across global energy markets, President Donald Trump signaled that rising fuel prices in the United States are not his primary concern.

In an interview with Reuters, Trump dismissed concerns about increasing gasoline costs tied to the conflict and Iranian retaliation across the Middle East.

“I’m not worried about that at all,” Trump said. “They’ll come down very quickly once this is over. And if they go up, let them go up.”

The president emphasized that the military operation takes precedence over short-term economic impacts at home.

Oil markets have reacted quickly to the conflict. Since the start of hostilities, global oil prices have climbed roughly 16%. In contrast, the average price of gasoline in the United States has risen 27 cents in the past week, reaching about $3.25 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association.

Jump at the Pump as National Average Goes Up Nearly 27 Cents

Trump also stated he is not currently considering releasing oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, expressing confidence that the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy shipping lane — will remain open despite the escalating conflict.

However, analysts warn that prolonged disruption in the region could drive energy prices higher, potentially creating political consequences ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake.

For now, the administration appears confident that the conflict will remain short-lived.

But history suggests that wars in the Middle East rarely follow a schedule.

Jared W. Campbell- Watchdog News

Facts over Factions!